DIY Craft-sticks Christmas frame photo ornaments tutorial kids Holiday craft for preschoolers and kindergartners to promote fine motor control while inspiring creativity.
You won’t believe how fun and simple it is to make these craft-sticks Christmas frame tree picture ornaments! Besides, they look adorable when finished, and these frames will be making their appearance on Christmas trees for years to come!
So following the tutorial, together, you can make some one-of-a-kind decor pieces in no time! Besides, you can use whatever small craft embellishment items you have, so there is no need to purchase anything. Most importantly, you can use these Christmas Tree frames as an ornament on a tree, as a gift, or keep it as a sweet keepsake.

Which one is your favorite?
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All these ornament frames Adrian (9 yr) and Julia (13 yr) made completely independently!
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And there are no sets rules! Just offer them loose items (be mindful of choking hazards), and let their imagination run wild!
You’ll Need for Craft-Sticks Christmas Frame Ornaments
- craft sticks (you can paint them, or purchase colored ones)
- a hot glue gun
- double-sided tape
- glitter pom poms
- foam balls
- pipe cleaners
- pony beads
- buttons
- a picture
- twine or string
- *to make a star, see the Bubble Wrap Christmas Tree Printing tutorial below
Tip: Instead of using a hot glue gun to secure the pom poms, you can use double-sided tape.
Craft-Sticks Christmas Frame Ornaments



Instructions:
First, decide whether you will color the craft sticks yourself using red and green paint or purchase them already colored.
Secondly, using a hot glue gun, make a triangle from three craft sticks. Repeat for each frame tree you want to make.
Then, it is time to decorate! Decide whether you are going to use a hot glue gun or tape to secure your embellishments.
Lastly, grab your printed picture, and trim it down to fit inside the craft stick frame. Then, glue it to the back of your frame.
Watch Video Tutorial Below
For the last frame, Julia used bow tie pasta which she colored with gold metallic paint. Allow your child to improvise and create unique intricate patterns.



For easy displaying – glue some string or twine to the back of the frame, for easy hanging on the tree or for adding to gift packages under the tree!
Have you tried making Craft-Sticks Christmas Ornaments Frames? Leave a comment if you did!
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For Christmas Holiday Card Crafts
*To make a star, see here Christmas Tree Bubble Wrap Printing Kids Holiday Craft Card.



For More Craft-Sticks Frames Ornaments
See here Santa Picture-Frame Ornament Craft



For More Christmas Crafts
See here Festive Wreath Christmas Paper Craft for Kids.



For Christmas DIYs
See here DIY Homemade Christmas Snow Globe.



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